Tag: Chicago
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What Happened To The WHA?
In the early 1970’s, a new hockey league declared war on the NHL. The World Hockey Association lured Bobby Hull away with a contract worth millions, took the NHL to court and won, and somehow survived long enough to force the NHL to merge and accept four of its teams. But behind those victories was…
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What Happened To The WFL?
In 1974, a brand-new football league set out to do the impossible: challenge the NFL. The World Football League signed three Super Bowl champions to the richest contract in football history, convinced NFL stars like Ken Stabler and Daryle Lamonica to jump ship, and promised a new era of professional football. But the dream quickly…
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What Happened To ESPN Zone?
ESPN Zone launched in the late 1990s as Disney’s attempt to turn ESPN into a real-world sports entertainment experience, combining restaurants, giant screens, and interactive games under one roof. For a brief moment, it felt like the future of sports fandom. But just as quickly as it rose in popularity, ESPN Zone began to disappear.…